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A viral CCTV clip showing a 40-year-old man shoving a 73-year-old man to the ground at a food court in Singapore has sparked widespread anger on social media
The incident allegedly took place at a coffee shop near Bei-Ing Wantan Noodle, East Coast, around 4.40pm on 15 August.
In the CCTV footage, the elderly man, who was walking slowly with the support of tables due to prior injuries, patted the child's head while he passed by.
The child's mother stopped him before the father rushed from a drinks stall, pointed at him, and pushed him down.
The video quickly drew backlash online, with local actor Noah Yap commenting, "I can't even bear to watch till the end of the video. I have been patronising Bei-Ing for over 20 years, and the uncle practically saw me grow up."
"He is one of the friendliest and nicest guys I know, and he wouldn't hurt a fly. Yes, I get it that the parents were trying to be protective of their daughter, but so what? Pushing a 70-year-old uncle to the ground for patting her head?" Yap said.
"I am appalled," he added.
The victim's family stated that the elderly man is experiencing severe back pain
Two local clinics have since offered assistance, including a complimentary consultation.
Singapore police confirmed that a report was lodged and that they have identified a 40-year-old man in relation to the alleged assault, according to AsiaOne
Members of the public have been advised not to speculate on the circumstances while authorities conduct their investigations to establish the facts.
Watch the video of the incident below:
